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IFA, Berlin, 1st September 2016 – Sony Mobile today announced two incredible additions to its new X series smartphones. Continuing the vision set out at MWC in February, the flagship Xperia XZ and premium Xperia X Compact offer an even more intelligent, personalised experience. “With Xperia we want to assist you when and where it matters […]

JULY 2016 – It seems that ‘petfies’ are the new ‘selfies’, as research released today, reveals that almost one quarter (23%) of pet owners surveyed in Europe, admit that their pet has its own social media account. According to the European survey, commissioned by Sony Mobile, the top social media platform for pets is Facebook […]

London, 17th May 2016, Sony Mobile Communications today announced a new addition to the revamped Xperia X series with the stylish selfie-cam masterpiece, Xperia XA Ultra. With its large 6” screen, 16MP front camera, low-light sensor, up to two days battery life* and stylish thin design with borderless screen it is a fantastic mid-range smartphone […]

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We’ve got an early Christmas present for Xperia Lounge users here; download an Xperia theme inspired by the original PlayStation® console for free (its normally £1.49). Despite launching over two decades ago the PlayStation remains as iconic as ever. This theme includes the circle, square, triangle, and cross icons as well as a throwback to the […]

This month sees the launch of exclusive bonus content for Xperia users within the Marvel Contest of Champions game for Android (we are approaching the holiday season after all)… So, we caught up with the team behind the game to talk all things Marvel and Android gaming. What is Marvel Contest of Champions, where has it […]

Welcome to the first of our Inside Innovators series. We’ll be scouring the globe to take you behind the scenes of the people, places, and businesses that are developing tech to change your life (or at least make it a bit easier). First on our hit list is DICE, a UK-based gig ticketing app that […]

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Last week we launched our latest campaign championing Xperia XZ‘s unique ability to capture life’s split-second, spontaneous moments in beautiful detail… We’ve been celebrating fast movers, shakers, talkers, walkers – and invited you to get involved by sharing your speedy talents with us on Twitter and Instagram, to be in with a chance of winning […]

Each new photo offers a fresh perspective. No matter how many photo’s we take of cities around the world no two are exactly the same. We took a look at five of the most photographed cities in the world (from the worlds top 20 most photographed cities according to Sitesmap) and how you can make […]

It seems that ‘petfies’ are the new ‘selfies’, as research released today, reveals that almost one quarter (23%) of pet owners surveyed in Europe, admit that their pet has its own social media account. The survey revealed a whole host of interesting stats so we put together the infographic below for you to peruse at […]

Wearable tech

When you first get to try Xperia Ear, it is likely you’ll notice a few things. First off, it knows when it is in your ear. Pretty clever. More than that though, it is much more comfortable than you’d expect. Realising this you’ll probably start shaking you head, and jumping up and down to see […]

Consider yourself reminded that Xperia Ear – Sony Mobile’s intelligent personal assistant – is going to be landing in stores across the world from this week. First unveiled back at MWC in February, Xperia Ear is a whole new way to get the info you need, when you need it, all via an oh-so-small and […]

Philip Braude is an urban nature photographer having previously won the urban categories for both National Geographic Traveller Magazine and the British Wildlife Photography Awards. He regularly provides free images for the London Wildlife Trust to help engage people in inner-city nature. My aim with photography is to show the natural world bursting through the […]

Software upgrades

Our Android 7.0, Nougat rollout starts from today for Xperia XZ and Xperia X Performance*… Some of the neat new features include: Multi-window support – multitasking made easy; run two apps simultaneously and double tap to switch between each Longer battery life – do more for longer, with improved battery life powered by Google & […]

Our alternative concept software is now available for Xperia X users in Europe. “Sony’s Concept for Android” launched last summer as a crowdsourcing program to explore new ideas in software innovation and experiences, whilst maintaining a close dialogue with the passionate Xperia community. It’s established a more open development workflow, where we use customer feedback […]

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Last week we launched our latest campaign championing Xperia XZ‘s unique ability to capture life’s split-second, spontaneous moments in beautiful detail… We’ve been celebrating fast movers, shakers, talkers, walkers – and invited you to get involved by sharing your speedy talents with us on Twitter and Instagram, to be in with a chance of winning […]

Summer is finally here and many of you will undoubtedly be heading out for a long summer road trip, a holiday in the sun or maybe you’re planning a relaxing staycation. If you’re travelling long hours then what better time to get out your smartphone and pass the time on some of the best Android […]

There’s great news for Android gaming fans this week, as we announce a partnership with Twitch, the leading social video platform and community for gamers. Developed by us, the new app brings integrated in-device broadcasting to your Android smartphone for the first time ever. Whether you have an Xperia Z3+, Xperia Z4, Xperia Z4v, or the […]

Press releases

London, 17th October 2016 – Sony Mobile Communications today announced that Xperia Ear is available to pre-order, exclusively at the Xperia Store online1. Xperia Ear is a smart product from Sony Mobile – an in-ear personal assistant to help you communicate and get things done via conversational voice interaction and simple head gestures. It’s designed […]

We’ve crammed the best of Sony into our latest flagship, the new Xperia XZ brings you a superior camera, superb audio quality with Hi-res audio, handy headphone jack and stereo speakers, water resistance and a smart design that feels comfortable in your hand with an intuitive fingerprint sensor on the power button for super easy unlocking. […]

JULY 2016 – Sony Mobile Communications (“Sony Mobile”) has launched a partnership with Port Lympne Reserve (Kent, UK) and Parque de Cabárceno (Cantabria, Spain) conservation parks to showcase the camera functions of its new Xperia X smartphone. Sony Mobile tasked the parks’ rangers to capture photography of some of their incredible wildlife in motion. With […]

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We’ve got an early Christmas present for Xperia Lounge users here; download an Xperia theme inspired by the original PlayStation® console for free (its normally £1.49). Despite launching over two decades ago the PlayStation remains as iconic as ever. This theme includes the circle, square, triangle, and cross icons as well as a throwback to the […]

This month sees the launch of exclusive bonus content for Xperia users within the Marvel Contest of Champions game for Android (we are approaching the holiday season after all)… So, we caught up with the team behind the game to talk all things Marvel and Android gaming. What is Marvel Contest of Champions, where has it […]

Our Android 7.0, Nougat rollout starts from today for Xperia XZ and Xperia X Performance*… Some of the neat new features include: Multi-window support – multitasking made easy; run two apps simultaneously and double tap to switch between each Longer battery life – do more for longer, with improved battery life powered by Google & […]

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Everyone is no-doubt aware that more than 500,000 refugees have been forced to flee war-torn conflict zones to seek safety in Europe. To support UNHCR, we’re launching a new Xperia theme that uses graphics and visualisations to highlight the importance of individual acts of kindness and generosity to those in need, at the same time offering […]

London, 26th May 2015 – Sony Mobile Communications (“Sony Mobile”) today introduces a premium addition to the Xperia™ Z3 series flagship smartphones with Xperia Z3+, a slim, sleek and stylish high-performing premium smartphone. Xperia Z3+ helps you get the best pictures with Sony’s superior camera technology that is now packed into both the main and […]

It was time to dust off our glad-rags this week as we headed to the extremely glam Q awards. Taking place at London’s Grosvenor House Hotel, the prestigious awards celebrated new and emerging music, whilst also paying homage to those fantastic artists who have changed and influenced music forever. This year, we were delighted to […]

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London, 17th October 2016 – Sony Mobile Communications today announced that Xperia Ear is available to pre-order, exclusively at the Xperia Store online1. Xperia Ear is a smart product from Sony Mobile – an in-ear personal assistant to help you communicate and get things done via conversational voice interaction and simple head gestures. It’s designed […]

When you first get to try Xperia Ear, it is likely you’ll notice a few things. First off, it knows when it is in your ear. Pretty clever. More than that though, it is much more comfortable than you’d expect. Realising this you’ll probably start shaking you head, and jumping up and down to see […]

Welcome to the first of our Inside Innovators series. We’ll be scouring the globe to take you behind the scenes of the people, places, and businesses that are developing tech to change your life (or at least make it a bit easier). First on our hit list is DICE, a UK-based gig ticketing app that […]

Last week we launched our latest campaign championing Xperia XZ‘s unique ability to capture life’s split-second, spontaneous moments in beautiful detail… We’ve been celebrating fast movers, shakers, talkers, walkers – and invited you to get involved by sharing your speedy talents with us on Twitter and Instagram, to be in with a chance of winning […]

Summer is finally here and many of you will undoubtedly be heading out for a long summer road trip, a holiday in the sun or maybe you’re planning a relaxing staycation. If you’re travelling long hours then what better time to get out your smartphone and pass the time on some of the best Android […]

Everyone is no-doubt aware that more than 500,000 refugees have been forced to flee war-torn conflict zones to seek safety in Europe. To support UNHCR, we’re launching a new Xperia theme that uses graphics and visualisations to highlight the importance of individual acts of kindness and generosity to those in need, at the same time offering […]